Police Dept. Public Safety Tele Communicator

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Monitor police radio transmission for ECISD Police Department.

QUALIFICATIONS:
TEA certification requirements High School Graduate or GED
General knowledge of radio communications skills preferred Clerical skills preferred
Ability to type 30 wpm (Inter office Computer System)
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Certified Tele-communicator Operator preferred
Speak clearly and hear well enough to communicate with other persons over the telephone, radio and
in person Maintain various records and reports in the Police department
Answer telephone with clear, courteous and business voice and direct the call to the appropriate
destination Exhibit rapid mental decision making dealing with emergency calls for police service
Clear Speech

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Monitoring Police radio transmissions for all police officers at different ECISD campus patrol

units, campus security and K-9 Handlers.

• Log all incoming radio transmissions.
• Dispatch units, (Patrol, K-9, Campus Police/Security) as needed as well as Edinburg Police or

Sheriff's Office, or any Law Enforcement Agency as needed.

• Responsible for answering the Police telephone main line, hot line and fax line and logging

incoming calls.

• Review and input into computer day patrol, night patrol and campus incident reports.
• Must familiarize themselves with departmental rules and regulations and must carry out

directives.

• Maintains a close working relationship with staff and local law enforcement.
• Must carry out office functions as directed by the Chief of Police and other assignments as

needed.

• Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Communications systems, computer system, typewriter, duplicating/copying equipment, telephone,

general office equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• The individual works indoors in a well-lighted air conditioned office.
• The working hours are generally rotating shifts (days, evenings & nights)
• Reading ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) bilingual preferred
• Emotional control under stress
• Repetitive hand motions

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Nondiscriminiation Statement
Edinburg CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX issues: Mark Micallef, m.micallef@ecisd.us , Director of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, sofia.hinojosa@ecisd.us , Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, (956) 289-2300.
Edinburg CISD no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o edad en sus programas o actividades y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación Title IX issues: Mark Micallef, m.micallef@ecisd.us , Director of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, sofia.hinojosa@ecisd.us , Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, (956) 289-2300.